{"id":1237,"date":"2023-05-22T08:57:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T13:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/?page_id=1237"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:41:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T21:41:19","slug":"sacred-theology-doctorate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/pontifical-faculty-of-theology\/sacred-theology-doctorate\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacred Theology Doctorate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-28\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10271854903_5e3786628a_k.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 21%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 21%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10271854903_5e3786628a_k.jpg 2048w, 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href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/pontifical-faculty-of-theology\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pontifical-color-horizontal-300x128.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pontifical-color-horizontal-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pontifical-color-horizontal.png 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral program is a two-year program of specialized research. It is similar to the dissertation phase of a Ph.D. program. At the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, the doctoral program, like the licentiate, offers concentrations in the Doctrine of God, Christology, Theological Anthropology, Sacramental\/ Liturgical Theology, and Spiritual Theology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doctoral program aims at the completion of a student\u2019s scientific formation, especially through the writing of a doctoral dissertation. The program presumes superior achievement at the licentiate level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doctorate in Sacred Theology is a terminal research degree designed to perfect the skills of the candidate in the study of theology and to develop the research skills necessary for treating theological questions in depth. The doctorate prepares students to be university professors, researchers, and expert resource persons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1237_56c244-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1237_56c244-55 > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link1237_fa3e2f-7f{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link1237_fa3e2f-7f:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_fa3e2f-7f, 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.kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1237_4bb8fb-5b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1237_4bb8fb-5b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1237_4bb8fb-5b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1237_4bb8fb-5b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1237_a10238-39.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1237_a10238-39.kb-button{background:#002856;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1237_a10238-39.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1237_a10238-39.kb-button:focus{background:#7a232e;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1237_a10238-39 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/my.usml.edu\/studapp.cfm\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">APPLY TODAY<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\">For more information<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1\"]{line-height:1.3;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_13b4e3-a1\"><strong><strong>Fr. Marek Duran, S.T.D, President<\/strong><\/strong><br>Phone:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:8479704888\">(847) 970-4888<\/a><br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mduran@usml.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mduran@usml.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\">For any admission questions<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68\"]{line-height:1.3;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-7-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_87e63f-68\"><strong>Sr. Caroline Onuoha, DMMM<\/strong><br><em>Director of Registration and Records<\/em><br>Phone:<a href=\"tel:8479704803\">&nbsp;(847) 970-4803<\/a><br>Fax: <a href=\"tel:8479323305\">(847) 932-3305<\/a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:conuoha@usml.edu\">conuoha@usml.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1237_2f255b-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1237_2f255b-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1237_2f255b-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1237_2f255b-89 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1237_2f255b-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1237_2f255b-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1237_2f255b-89 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1237_32e259-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1237_32e259-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline for completion of online application and submission of all admissions material is:<\/strong><br>March 16 &#8211; Fall Semester<br>October 16 \u2013 Spring Semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility &amp; Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently two candidates are admitted annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must present evidence of possessing a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) and show competence in the languages and&nbsp;other research tools needed for their research. <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/STD-Application-Requirements-UPDATED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Additional Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants with an STL degree from another faculty will have their work evaluated to ensure that their preparation is substantially equivalent to the University of Saint Mary of the Lake STL degree. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#7a232e;}.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:#7a232e;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#7a232e;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1237_6eec01-43 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1237_07815e-eb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Length of Program<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The program is normally two years in duration with at least one year devoted full time to research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1237_48d4e6-70\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Coursework<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1237_30295f-b8\">Required Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:10px;padding-right:14px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:14px;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1237_5f7d52-73 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1237_8e4cb3-71\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">DT951 Dissertation Proposal (First  Semester) (3 cr)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>This is a comprehensive statement on the extent and nature of a dissertation research interest of the student. During the DT951 Dissertation Proposal course, the student will choose a professor who agrees to direct the dissertation.&nbsp; With this director, the student will develop a dissertation proposal.&nbsp; With the approval of the director, the student will submit the proposal to the President of the Pontifical Faculty at least one month before the end of the semester.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1237_5235dc-b6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">DT952 Dissertation Writing (Second Semester) (3 cr)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>This is the process of writing the actual dissertation research paper. The doctoral dissertation is a \u201cmajor original research work\u201d in the student\u2019s specialization.&nbsp; The dissertation will be written in English.&nbsp; Exceptions require the approval of the dissertation director and the President of the Pontifical Faculty.&nbsp; The dissertation must be of sufficient length to constitute a truly scientific study, normally 150 to 400 pages.&nbsp;&nbsp; The dissertation must conform to the guidelines of the USML Writer\u2019s Manual.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1237_452043-52\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">DT953 Ongoing Dissertation Writing (Subsequent Semesters) (1 cr)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>This is the continuous writing of the dissertation research paper. 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kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1237_16b1a7-56\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1237_322718-1f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1237_e44757-6b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The dissertation must be on an important theological question, selected by the candidate and approved by a professor who is expert in the field with the consent of the Graduate Board. The dissertation must be a specimen of the candidate\u2019s erudition, judgment and knowledge of Catholic doctrine, demonstrating his or her skill in positive and speculative theology and the ability to do scientific investigation which is original and contributes to the advancement of theological knowledge. It must be of sufficient length to constitute a truly scientific study. Normally, the dissertation will be not less than 150 pages or more than 400 pages. Any exceptions must have the approval of the President of the Ecclesiastical Faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, it is expected that the candidate will write the dissertation in English. With the approval of the director and the President of the Faculty, he or she may write in a language other than English. Currently, the approved languages of the faculty are English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five copies must be submitted to the President of the Ecclesiastical Faculty at least two months before the public defense. The President, in consultation with the Director, will appoint two readers, experts in the field. The dissertation must be approved by the Director and at least one of the two readers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1237_a8e69d-1a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Public Defense<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The candidate must pass an examination on his or her dissertation given by five professors appointed by the dean. Three of these professors will be the director and the two readers. The examination will be public, last at least 90 minutes and include questions&nbsp;<em>ex corona<\/em>. Successful completion of the examination requires a passing grade from at least four of the five examiners. The Chancellor of the University or his delegate will be invited to preside.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1237_7a7f17-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Final Grade<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In the case of those simply completing the dissertation, their grade will be based on the dissertation and its defense. In the case of those who earned their S.T.L. elsewhere, if further course work and\/or an examination were required by the dean (see above), then the final grade for the students\u2019 work will be based on the grades received in the seminars (\u00bc) and the grades received for the special examination and the public defense (\u00be).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1237_1a2feb-a4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Publication<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The candidate is to consign five copies of the hard bound dissertation to the library. 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